Park Ranger at information center was very helpful with information about Valley Forge and other parks.
Sincerely,
Valley Forge National Historical Park
During the winter of 1777-78, General George Washington built 13 ragtag state militias into a coordinated Continental Army here, ultimately triumphing over Great Britain, the world’s largest military power at the time. Today, this historical park connects millions of visitors each year to our nation’s Revolutionary War history and to a landscape rich with diverse plants and animals.
State(s): Pennsylvania
Established: 1976
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